GYN Oncology Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a clinical setting in Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes patient flow, data collection, and coordination of exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, obtaining records, phlebotomy, injections, and maintaining rooms and supplies. CPR certification and MA certification are desired; state-specific requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Record patient data prior to visits, including vitals, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain patient records and verify consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Provide patient education and distribute education literature as directed.
• Draw blood specimens and adhere to OSHA/universal precautions.
• Administer injections as directed.
• Maintain infection control and room disinfection protocols.
• Process instruments and manage reception tasks as needed.
• Answer calls and schedule tests, procedures, and hospital admissions.
• Facilitate pre-authorizations and pre-certifications when required.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

CPR

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certificate for Medical Assistants

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

State certifications may apply

Job description

Overview

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• -Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• -Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• -Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• -Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• -Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• -Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• -Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• -Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
• -Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• -Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• -Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• -Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• -Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on receipt of test results, as applicable.
• -Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• -Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• -Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• -Maintains indigent drug program and sample drug program as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.